Happy Fireworks Day in the States... and China?

The 4th has always been special. I think it became even more special on a personal level when we moved overseas. America with all of it's positive and negative attributes is still the best country in the world. We've discovered that many of the people that live here don't really know how lucky they have it day in and day out. Maybe it's because it's so familiar, but I think it's easiest country in the world to live in. Your worries are different when you live overseas and it's a pleasure to "head home" for the summers to let those worries be at bay for a short time. I love America and I want Maddie to grow up loving it too inspite of her TCK (Third Culture Kid) status.



The 4th is about fireworks and BBQs. Even in the heat of Tucson, we had it all. Andy decided to give Maddie a "lesson" of sorts. Even though she looked at him like he had two heads it was quite funny! Maddie has seen fireworks in Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon I have to admit that as far as SPECTACULAR goes, nothing will beat the fireworks over Chinese New Year in Shanghai. Below is a video clip from the outskirts of "town" on the last day of the new year... it was a panoramic view from one end of the sky to the other... at midnight!